Stefanie + Martin: Down the Rabbit Hole

MangoRed writes: "I really want to push the envelope with this one and I hope we can work together to create something truly unique. You have fallen down the rabbit hole and find yourself in a very fantastic, slightly odd, whimsical and formal- wedding. We will have chandeliers on the floor, wild lush flowers, lots of lights. It will be moody, dramatic and beautiful. With a little bit of magic thrown in. " Words from our bride Stef as the Day neared. Our jaws dropped as we laid eyes on the magically transformed Valdes Garden. Everything turned exactly as planned. We were warned, shocked and deliciously delighted. Thanks so much Stef & Martin for having us. 

Photography by MangoRed

What happens when you have a world class, Vogue worthy designer such as Bea Valdes styling a wedding? You'll definitely have a wedding that's one for the books. There's just nothing quite as magical as Stefanie and Martin's wedding. It has that delicate balance of the light and the moody. Romantic, poetic, but wicked in its own right. Fabulous! Just fabulous! I suspect that this wedding will be celebrated across all blogs, newspapers, and magazines. And rightfully so, oh so rightfully so.

Congratulations to the lovely couple and may your marriage be as whimsical as your wedding. 

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Bridal Spring 2014 - Rebellious Honorable Mention (Part 1 of 5)

From the Angel Sanchez Bridal Spring 2014 Collection / Source: The Knot

The bridal gowns have been walked down the catwalk aisle and what's our verdict? Though majority are still pretty white and traditional, it's getting there, it's getting there. So much so that this Bridal Spring 2014 report of ours will be 5 parts in total.

We applaud the efforts of designers to showcase something out of the ordinary. But the stigma of wearing something unconventional for brides will never go away if the media, bloggers, observers in general won't stop writing headlines that say "Would you wear something this outrageous?"

It's because of this kinds of headlines that seem harmless that viscously feed on more controversy or debate that makes brides think twice before fully owning their individuality. 

Oscar de la Renta / Source: The Knot

That's why here in Rebellious Brides, we REFUSE to write such headlines or descriptions. Instead, we'll call these wonderful creations as the Rebellious Honorable Mention. It's not even about being unconventional per se. It's about opening up yourselves to other options beyond white gowns and beyond the veils--because you know what? It's a form of brainwashing. Knowledge is power and if you actually research on the history of white wedding gowns and the use of veils, they are not even mandatories but fads or current situations of specific periods in time. 

We say, pick an inspirational bridal look that personifies who you REALLY are. And one that genuinely resonates with your own personalities and not what is accepted of society.

Here are the honorable mentions but this is just the beginning. There were designers that had full-on unconventional collections. So we are paying individual tributes to: Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Romona Keveza, and Vera Wang. But before that, here are the other designers who had a few noteworthy rebellious ideas:

Theia White played with the concept of the usual train. And in this unnerving hot weather in Manila, don't you think it makes sense to consider a short textured bridal gown such as the one on the left?

http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014

Amsale created options for unembellished bridal pantsuits. 

This may be missing the usual full skirt but it definitely looks luxe! 

http://www.wwd.com/runway/bridal-spring-2014

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